Major decision could rest on next three games for Iron

Declan Rice could start to cement his international future – and probably with England – if he can perform against Chelsea as he did at Everton last weekend.

The 19 year old was deeply impressive against the Toffees and looks certain to be involved on Sunday against the team that rejected him as a kid.

The result was that he came to West Ham and the rest looks like becoming some great history for a player who soon needs to decide whether he will choose Ireland or England as his international team.

With Gareth Southgate wanting to see him in first team action before being tempted to pull him into the England squad this is a critical period for the player.

With an international break in October and a series of first team games before him the feeling is that inclusion in the Hammers team will see him opting for England.

Top displays against Chelsea, Man United and Brighton could be three of the most important games the teenager will play,